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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,858.66, 49,484.25 and 19,942.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,858.66, 49,484.25 and 19,942.77 is: 27,520.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,858.66 : 49,484.25 = 19,942.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,858.66/49,484.25 = 19,942.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,858.66x = 49,484.25 × 19,942.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,858.66x = 986,852,842.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,852,842.80/35,858.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,520.63

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